The Center for Integrity in News Reporting (CFINR) is pleased to announce that the Stanton Foundation has awarded a $90,000 grant to fund three years of “Integrity in News Reporting Awards” in the six New England states served by the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA): Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island.
Under this grant, CFINR will provide six annual $5,000 awards — one per state — to honor journalists whose news reporting exemplifies impartiality, fairness and objectivity. The program will begin with the 2025 cycle year and continue through 2027.
“CFINR is honored by the confidence the Stanton Foundation has shown in our mission and pleased to expand our work to New England,” said Rufus Friday, executive director of CFINR. “This grant will allow us to recognize and celebrate reporters across the region who uphold journalistic integrity and commitment to objective and impartial news reporting, critical values for the health of our democratic republic.”
The Stanton Foundation established by the late broadcasting executive Frank Stanton, supports efforts that promote an informed citizenry and First Amendment values.
With this grant, CFINR’s total coverage for press associations will expand from the 14 Southeastern states supported by the SNPA Foundation to now include New England, deepening the initiative’s national footprint.
About CFINR:
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting was founded in 2024 to address the public’s declining trust in news reporting. CFINR encourages and rewards high-quality news reporting that is impartial, fair and objective — aiming to restore the standards that once earned widespread public trust. www.cfinr.org
About the Stanton Foundation:
The Stanton Foundation is a private foundation committed to advancing a more informed citizenry, protecting First Amendment values, and supporting causes that promote civic understanding.
Media Contact:
Rufus Friday, Executive Director
Email: info@cfinr.org
Phone: (501) 378-3402
